Basic Landscape Painting by Johnnie LiliedahlVHSThis video is the first in the Video Classics series and lays the groundwork, in painting theory and principals, upon which future lessons are built. Join Johnnie Liliedahl in discovering the methods, techniques and principles used by the artists of the 18th and 19th centuries. Oil painting has never been so easy to understand and execute following her proven methods. Her many years of teaching experience have introduced thousands to the beauty and mystery of Old Master styles.

Learn Oil Painting the Old Wayby James G. SiladiVHSWildlife artist Don Adams is the teacher in this 140 minute video. This video is for the person wishing to oil paint without investing a great deal of money. He uses basic materials, and explains paint mixing, application of paint, etc. It is simple, extensive, and the video has extensive detail. He paints a landscape from start to finish. This video is meant for adults who wish to try something creative.

Debbie Travis' Painted House: Decorating with Paint Made EasyVHS Even the most craft-impaired viewers will find something in this three-video set to make them want to give the techniques a shot. Paint Finishesgives instructions for basic faux finishes--ragging, dragging, color washing, and sponging--live up to the easy-to-follow billing. Specialty Paint Finishes turns it up a notch. There's more preparation involved to stripe a bedroom wall or turn a wooden table into faux marble, but there's also a professional-looking payoff. The pop-up blackboards that reinforce steps on all three videos make everything seem doable. Paint Finishes for Furniture Made Easy! looks anything but--though it's a kick to see how much you can accomplish if you put your mind to it. The series is a how-to shelter and crafts magazine sprung to life that will give you design ideas for every room in the house.

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